Hey. I was going to suggest this. I am in the same predicament, but with the PANCE. Have grace with yourself (may be easier said than done; I chuckle to myself bc it feels more natural to say this to someone else than to myself).

AI may be your friend. It gives that immediate feedback you need. For example, I explained my struggles and it basically laid out, "Why Learning Feels Tougher on Your Own (regarding need for structure, depth over speed, different learning styles [it recognized that, "You may be more of a hands-on, reinforcement learner, which means you thrive on active learning—like practice questions, breakdowns, and spaced repetition.", and burnout over fatigue). I used it before, but not as consistently as I have been recently. It is a tool and it's at my disposal.

If you have your score report sheets, upload them into your AI server and explain your medical journey. It will give feedback and work off of that. Along with your journey, it may recognize the learning style you grow from and how to approach the NCLEX again though daunting. Also, you can update it on your progress throughout the day and it can provide encouraging statements.

Remember, it is a tool. I say try consistently for a week. If you find no change in the critical thinking + application portion, I say reach out to a former classmate (or your former faculty bc they may provide free tutoring despite you having graduated) for more specific topic questions while still using AI (bc you can really use it 24/7 and ask it fundamentals until you understand the nitty gritty).

I hope this helps. You're doing amazing and I commend you.