NLN Microbiology Exam

Hi everyone!

I am a new grad RN and am working towards my RN-BSN. I'm currently studying for the NLN Microbiology equivalency exam, and was wondering if anyone out there has taken this? If so, do you have any pointers on studying/narrowing down the information? The school I am applying to gave me a study guide, but I find it so generic that I feel like I'm re-typing the microbiology textbook I'm using!

How difficult was the exam? Pass or fail? I'm not asking specifics, but I guess I'm asking...if you had it to do over again, would you have just taken the course?

Thanks in advance for any advise or guidance you can give!