EP 104 – My First Year as a Nurse: What I Wish I Knew

EP 104 – My First Year as a Nurse: What I Wish I Knew

Your first year as a nurse is challenging, emotional, and full of learning — but you are not alone.In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Morgan is joined by Tiffany to talk honestly about what it’s like to be a new grad nurse. They share what they wish they knew during their first year, including why it’s okay not to know everything, how to use your resources, why asking questions makes you safer, and how mistakes can become powerful learning moments.You’ll also hear practical advice on finding support, building confidence one shift at a time, taking care of yourself, and remembering that nursing is hard — but worth it.Perfect for nursing students, new grad nurses, and anyone preparing to enter the nursing workforce.Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠ Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP#NewGradNurse #NursingSchool #NurseLife #ArcherNursing

EP 103 – Types of Anemia

Anemia is all about impaired oxygen delivery — but not every type of anemia looks the same.In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down the major anemia “buckets”: decreased red blood cell production, increased red blood cell destruction, and blood loss. You’ll learn how to recognize key clinical clues for iron deficiency anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency/pernicious anemia, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, and acute blood loss anemia.We’ll walk through classic assessment findings like pica, brittle spoon-shaped nails, numbness and tingling, a smooth beefy red tongue, jaundice, dark tea-colored urine, and sudden hypotension after a GI bleed — then connect each finding back to nursing priorities and NCLEX-style test-taking.Perfect for nursing students, NCLEX prep, and anyone who wants to make hematology easier to understand.Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠ Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP#Anemia #NursingSchool #NCLEXPrep #ArcherNursing

EP 102 – Adrenal Crisis

Adrenal crisis is a life-threatening emergency that nurses need to recognize fast.In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down the adrenal glands, cortisol, aldosterone, and what happens when the body cannot mount an effective stress response. You’ll learn why adrenal crisis can cause hypotension, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, and hyperkalemia — and how those findings guide nursing priorities.We’ll walk through a case study, review key assessment findings, and answer an NCLEX-style question focused on recognizing adrenal crisis and prioritizing treatment, including IV fluids, glucose support, cardiac monitoring, hyperkalemia management, and stress-dose IV hydrocortisone.Perfect for nursing students, NCLEX prep, and anyone who wants to make endocrine emergencies easier to understand.Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠ Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP#AdrenalCrisis #NursingSchool #NCLEXPrep #ArcherNursing

EP 101 Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a high-priority nursing topic because symptoms can progress quickly — especially when respiratory muscles become involved.In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down Guillain-Barré Syndrome in a simple, memorable way. You’ll learn how the immune system attacks the myelin sheath, why symptoms often present as symmetric ascending weakness, and which assessment finding requires the most immediate intervention.We’ll walk through a case study, review key nursing priorities, and answer an NCLEX-style question focused on vital capacity, respiratory monitoring, and when to escalate care.Perfect for nursing students, NCLEX prep, and anyone looking to make complex neuro concepts easier to understand.Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠ Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP#GuillainBarreSyndrome [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/guillainbarresyndrome] #NursingSchool [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nursingschool] #NCLEXPrep [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nclexprep] #ArcherNursing [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/archernursing]

EP 100 – Test Taking Strategies for NCLEX Day

Feeling overwhelmed by NCLEX questions? You’re not alone—but the right strategy can change everything.In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan is joined by testing expert Dr. Jennifer Bonner to break down exactly how to approach NCLEX questions with confidence.Whether you’re second-guessing your answers or struggling with SATA questions, this episode gives you practical, easy-to-use strategies you can start applying today.You’ll learn:✔️ The #1 mistake students make when reading questions✔️ How to break down any NCLEX question step-by-step✔️ Smart elimination strategies to boost your odds✔️ How to approach Select-All-That-Apply (SATA) questions✔️ Why “when in doubt, leave it out” actually works✔️ How to use your whiteboard effectively on exam day✔️ Mindset shifts to stay calm and focused during the test💡 This episode isn’t about memorizing more—it’s about thinking smarter.Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠ Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP