Good "brain food" before NCLEX?

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I'm taking my NCLEX this afternoon. Please share good brain food ideas! My nerves say eat nothing but I know better! I'm taking a snack bag in case I'm there for the duration-almonds, apple slices, grapes, cheese cubes, fruit breakfast bars and a few small bottles of water. Any other suggestions? When to eat? Can you eat on breaks? Quick snacky-type foods was my thought but I've never done this before so...

Turd Ferguson

455 Posts

Make sure you eat, but don't eat too much. Don't eat greasy unhealthy snack foods either, eat some good protein that's going to hold you over without bloating you up.

I ate an orange, small cup of coffee, half a bottle of water, and a protein bar before mine.

PS- If you're like me, you'll want to avoid high fiber bars before the test, an hour after I eat one of those my farts could power a windmill.

JRP1120, RN

146 Posts

LOL that cracked me up! Yeah, I told my hubby "no high fiber snack bars!". I've learned from experience! Haha!

SpreadLove.

11 Posts

You may eat dark chocolates :) But don't forget to pray. It's the most effective weapon. Haha. And dont eat too much. Good luck and God bless you. Share your experience here after your exam. :)

JRP1120, RN

146 Posts

Thank you spreadlove :redbeathe

I am praying and I know that God has me in His grip and will carry me through this!

SpreadLove.

11 Posts

You're welcome! Just continue praying and handle your anxiety well. Practice your relaxation techniques as early as now :D

And stay in touch with God even after your exam. Share your experience here and inspire others :) Congratulations in advance :)

lms1185

12 Posts

I had 2 scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, a cup of coffee, and a cup of orange juice. I also packed a bottle of water and a banana. I knew I needed glucose for my brain, but not too much that I would be jittery. You can access food/drink during breaks. Your belongings will be kept in a locker. I finished my exam in about an hour, so I didn't take a break.

dontra07

150 Posts

GOODLUCK!!! I just had my breakfast, but during breaks I dont feel like eating... even after 3pm, until I check the PVT ang got the good pop up! :-)

ps. prayers is the best food I take during breaks... and difficult questions...

caliotter3

38,333 Posts

Hope it went well for you no matter how you snacked.

JRP1120, RN

146 Posts

I took all the snacks I said I was going to, ate lightly before going in, took my break at the 2 hr mark (and had a few bites and some water) and then the computer shut off at 75! I was freaking as I felt there was no way I could've passed it. Came home and got the good pop-up on PearsonVue!! Yay!!! I'm relieved but will be more-so when I see my name and license number on my state's board!!! Definitely recommend all the advice of what to eat I got here! :)

mzoptimistic

186 Posts

Hi! Congratulations to you! :) Prayer is indeed powerful. :) How was the test? What materials did you use? Good to hear that you've got the goop pop up! :)

Bacon, Ham , cheese eggs. grits, sausage.. orange juice. the whole ihop right.

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