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...

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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.

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

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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. :)

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Thank you spreadlove :redbeathe

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

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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 :)

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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.

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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...

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

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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! :)

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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! :)

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

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