CVali

I graduated in May 2008 and I have taken the test twice. After the 2nd time of failing I took the Kaplan course and a month after I was going to set my date to test my father was diagnosed with brain cancer. I have struggled the past few years trying to keep my focus and to keep a positive outlook on this test but I get discouraged easily. Before my father passed I made a promise to him that I would get this passed but I keep making excuses for not studying. I have tried NCSBN review as well and liked it but wasnt sure if there was something else out there that could help me get focused and refreshed on the nursing content. I need help!! I want and need to pass this test for my RN. I didnt go to school just to sit in the secretaries desk and watch all the new nurses come and go at my hospital. This is something that I have tried hard for but has not come easily to me. In school I struggled but I passed that was what was important. I may not have made straight A's but with B's and high C's I made it. I unfortunately dont test very well and its not really anxiety Im ususally calm when I go in to test but I tend to over think the questions and then of course make mistakes. After I took the NCLEX-RN for the second time I had almost passed I was only below passing on a couple of areas. If there is anyone out there that is or has been in similar shoes as I, I would greatly appreciate your input/advice. Thank you in advance for any and all help. :)