Pulse Check with Archer Nursing

In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor is joined by Director of Nursing Rachel Taylor to break down one of the most misunderstood parts of NCLEX prep: computer adaptive testing (CAT). 
If CAT exams feel confusing, unpredictable, or downright intimidating—you’re not alone. This episode walks you through exactly how CAT works, how to approach it, and how to train for it so nothing about test day feels unfamiliar. 
Key mindset shift: The NCLEX is not trying to trick you—it’s trying to find your consistent level of competence. Your job is not to analyze the algorithm. Your job is to show up for each question and make the safest, best decision you can. 
If you want to walk into test day thinking, “this feels just like my practice exams,” this episode gives you the exact framework to get there. 
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What happens inside the body when a blood transfusion goes wrong — and what should a nurse do about it? In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down everything you need to know about transfusion reactions, from the microscopic science to real-world clinical decision-making. 
We walk through a real clinical case with a 62-year-old patient receiving packed red blood cells after a GI bleed, and follow the nurse step by step from baseline vitals to a developing reaction, covering exactly what to assess, what to do first, and why the order of your actions matters. 
Whether you're in nursing school, prepping for the NCLEX, or brushing up on med-surg skills, this episode gives you the clinical clarity and confidence to act fast when it matters most. 
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In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor tackles pheochromocytoma—a rare but high-yield endocrine disorder that shows up frequently on nursing exams and can cause life-threatening hypertensive crises if not managed correctly. 
You’ll start with an NCLEX-style scenario involving a patient preparing for adrenalectomy, then walk through the adrenal gland anatomy and the physiology behind catecholamines. From there, the episode breaks down why a tumor in the adrenal medulla can send the body into repeated “fight-or-flight” attacks. 
If you’re studying for nursing exams or want a simple way to remember this tricky endocrine concept, this episode breaks it down step-by-step so it finally sticks. 
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This special episode steps away from pathophysiology and dives into something every nursing student feels: clinical anxiety. 
If you’ve ever spiraled the night before clinical wondering what you’ll be asked, who your preceptor will be, or what you might mess up—this episode is for you. We're breaking preparation down into four practical, realistic buckets so you can walk into clinical feeling grounded, organized, and ready to learn. 
Whether you’re about to start your very first rotation or heading into a new specialty, this episode gives you a mindset shift and step-by-step prep strategy to help you get more out of every clinical day. 
Find everything Archer Review has to offer: 
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In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down meningitis—a high-risk, high-priority emergency you absolutely need to recognize quickly on exams and in clinical practice. 
You’ll start with a classic NCLEX-style scenario: a college student with sudden severe headache, fever, stiff neck, and photophobia. From there, Dr. Taylor walks you through the anatomy of the meninges (dura, arachnoid, pia), what happens inside the subarachnoid space, and why inflammation in a closed skull leads to increased intracranial pressure and decreased cerebral perfusion. 
If you’re studying for exams, preparing for clinical, or working in the ED, this episode will help you confidently recognize and prioritize one of the most time-sensitive infectious emergencies in nursing. 
Find everything Archer Review has to offer: 
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Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! 
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▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP