Pulse Check with Archer Nursing

• EP 55 - Crohn’s Disease vs. Ulcerative Colitis

  In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down the two major forms of inflammatory bowel disease—Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis—and shows you how to quickly tell them apart. What You’ll Learn Crohn’s disease: mouth → anus, skip lesions, transmural inflammation Key complications: strictures, fistulas, abscesses, bowel obstruction Ulcerative colitis: colon only, continuous inflammation, mucosal/submucosal layers Classic UC signs: bloody diarrhea with mucus, urgency, tenesmus Complications: hemorrhage, perforation, toxic megacolon, ↑ risk for colon cancer Nursing care: fluids, low-residue diet, corticosteroids, cancer screenings This episode is perfect for NCLEX prep, GI exam review, and for nurses who want a quick refresher on recognizing and managing IBD flare-ups at the bedside. 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 54 - Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

  In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor reviews urinary tract infections (UTIs)—one of the most common but high-stakes topics for nurses.What You’ll Learn:UTI basics: lower (cystitis) vs. upper (pyelonephritis)Most common cause: E. coliKey symptoms: dysuria, frequency, urgency, suprapubic painPyelonephritis signs: fever, chills, CVA tenderness, N/VRisk factors: sexual activity, douching, catheters, incomplete bladder emptyingDiagnostics: urinalysis & culture (not 24-hr urine)Nursing priorities: hydration, antibiotics, comfort measures, client educationPrevention tips: front-to-back wiping, urinate after intercourse, cranberry for prevention (not treatment)Perfect for students prepping for NCLEX, nurses reviewing infection control, or anyone wanting a clear breakdown of lower vs. upper UTI care. 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 53 - Cerebral Palsy

  In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down cerebral palsy (CP)—a high-yield condition you’ll see on exams and in practice—and makes it simple in under 15 minutes. What You’ll Learn:How CP can cause permanent, non-progressive brain injury Causes: prenatal (infection, stroke), perinatal (asphyxia, trauma), postnatal (kernicterus, meningitis) Key signs: abnormal reflexes, hypertonia/hypotonia, poor coordination, contractures Associated issues: seizures, vision/hearing problems, ± learning disabilities Nursing care: safety, ROM, positioning, aspiration prevention, PT/OT, speech & diet support This episode is a must-listen for nursing students prepping for pediatrics, new grads learning safety interventions, and practicing nurses who care for children with chronic conditions. 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 52 - Wilms Tumor

  In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor takes a deep dive into Wilms tumor (nephroblastoma)—a childhood kidney cancer with a distinctive clinical profile. In under 15 minutes, you’ll connect anatomy, pathophysiology, and bedside nursing care so this high-yield topic finally sticks.What you'll learn:What a Wilms tumor is and the age group it most often affectsHow tumor growth in the kidney triggers excess renin release and leads to hypertension The critical safety rule: never palpate the mass to avoid rupture How to spot the difference between early vs. late symptoms (mass + HTN vs. hematuria, pain, fever) The nurse’s role: monitor BP, track I&O, prep for nephrectomy, and support family education Perfect for: Pediatric exam prep, NCLEX review, and new nurses in clinical practice who need a quick, practical understanding of Wilms tumor. 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 51 - Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

  In part two of our congenital heart defects mini-series, Dr. Morgan Taylor, DNP, CPNP, CCRN, breaks down ventricular septal defects (VSDs)—what they are, why they cause increased pulmonary blood flow, and how they show up at the bedside.We compare VSDs to ASDs, walk through a classic 2-week-old case that progresses to heart failure, and map the nurse’s priorities from stabilization to post-closure care. What you’ll learn:Anatomy made easy: “Two-story house” model—where a VSD lives and how left-to-right shunting happensWhy high pressure pushes oxygenated blood back to the RV → lungs (pulmonary overcirculation)Assessment clues like holosystolic murmur, tachypnea, retractions, and poor weight gain Nursing priorities and management options PLUS hear what a VSD holosystolic murmur actually sounds like so it pops out in practice! Perfect for nursing students reviewing peds topics, PICU nurses, and anyone who wants the left-to-right shunt story to finally click. Pro tip: Auscultate every “normal” heart you can—once S1/S2 are locked in your ears, a pathologic murmur will jump out. “Ventricular Septal Defect” by Steven M. Selbst, M.D. is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ventricular_Septal_Defect.wav 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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