In today’s episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor, DNP, CPNP, CCRN, breaks down one of the most high-stakes dermatology topics you’ll see in practice and on the NCLEX®—melanoma. If you listened to our last episode on basal cell carcinoma, this is the perfect follow-up. We’ll build from the basics and walk through how to recognize melanoma early, why it’s so dangerous, and what nurses must know to intervene quickly. This episode is perfect for nursing students studying derm, new grads prepping for the NCLEX, nurses working in primary care or urgent care, and anyone who wants to sharpen their assessment skills to catch melanoma early. 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
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EP 72 - Basal Cell Carcinoma
In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down basal cell carcinoma, the most common—but least aggressive—form of skin cancer. You’ll learn why early detection matters, how to identify classic signs, and the key teaching points for patient education and prevention. Basal cell carcinoma may be slow and steady, but it’s not harmless. Catching it early—and teaching patients to protect their skin—can prevent lasting tissue damage and disfigurement. This episode is perfect for nursing students studying dermatologic disorders, med-surg nurses providing patient education, and NCLEX® test-takers looking to master skin cancer care and prevention strategies. 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
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EP 71 - Burns
In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down a high-yield emergency topic: burns. What starts as a skin injury can quickly become a full-body crisis, and understanding the cascade behind it can make all the difference for your patients and your exam scores. You’ll learn how to recognize the systemic chain reaction that follows capillary damage, prioritize lifesaving interventions, and calculate fluid needs with confidence. This episode is perfect for nursing students preparing for the NCLEX®, new grads in med-surg or ICU rotations, and practicing nurses who want a quick, confidence-boosting review of burn care fundamentals. 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
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EP 70 - From RN to NP: What's Next?
Thinking about NP school—or already mapping your next move? In this bonus chat, Dr. Morgan Taylor sits down with Hiva Kolodrobetz, FNP (12+ years in nursing; 10 as an NP across primary care and multiple specialties) to unpack the real RN→NP journey—what works, what’s hard, and how to choose your track with confidence. This episode is perfect for RNs who are considering NP school in the near future, nursing students comparing different NP tracks, and new-grad nurse practitioners looking for guidance as they start their first roles. It’s also a great listen for career changers entering advanced practice through direct-entry programs, preceptors and faculty advising RN-to-NP transitions, and clinic leaders or HR professionals seeking practical insight on how to best support and onboard new NPs. 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
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EP 69 - Hemophilia
In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down Hemophilia A—an X-linked recessive factor VIII deficiency that turns routine bumps into prolonged bleeds. You’ll learn how to spot classic signs (think hemarthrosis and mucosal bleeding), interpret the coag labs that clinch the diagnosis, and know the first-line nursing actions that keep kids safe. This episode is perfect for: Nursing students and NCLEX® preppers who want a clean mental model for clotting cascades, test-savvy lab interpretation, and confident frontline management of pediatric bleeds. 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
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