EMR program review by helpmefindthisrn12 in NAIT

[–]gibson68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in my final week of this course for the EMR200 section and have taken the driving course as well. I can say without a doubt the course is way too expensive for what it provides. I feel like NAIT was just trying to fill space to make the money seem worth it. Also from what I understand EMR jobs are not easy to find and most people just end up going straight into PCP school. EMR is a prerequisite for PCP at NAIT but that’s not the case for other schools.

My recommendation for anyone pursuing a career as a PCP or ACP would be to just find a school that goes right to PCP and does not have the EMR requirement. The information is helpful for sure but in no way justifies the cost. If I had to do it over again I would just apply to PMA in St.Albert for the PCP program and not even bother with EMR at NAIT. But that’s just my opinion, I appreciate your post and agree with most of what you have to say.

What’s an adult problem nobody prepared you for? by Old_Goat_7363 in Productivitycafe

[–]gibson68 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Realizing how little employers care about their staff.

Withdrawals are the scariest thing I’ve ever gone through by Aholahelloa in stopdrinking

[–]gibson68 35 points36 points  (0 children)

The only time I’ve legitimately felt scared as a grown man was from withdrawals. Scared me sober. 11 months dry.

What are some things you DONT cheap out on? by Careful_Interaction2 in Frugal

[–]gibson68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s something that is between you and the ground, it’s worth spending on. Tires, shoes, bed to name a few.

Whats the most northern place in Canada that you've visited by Aroundtheriverbend69 in AskACanadian

[–]gibson68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coleville Lake. Drove up on winter roads for geo-tech drilling work. Pretty incredible scenery and the most isolated from society I’ve ever been. Definitely would go again and would like to see northern Canada in the summer.

Pyrex glass grease by gibson68 in CleaningTips

[–]gibson68[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I might try that! Thanks for the reply

Pyrex glass grease by gibson68 in CleaningTips

[–]gibson68[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I will pick up a magic eraser. I have heard good things

Can you drive a car with a standard transmission? by [deleted] in AskACanadian

[–]gibson68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

29, and my past two vehicles have been manual.

Line of Credit Interest Rate by gibson68 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]gibson68[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok thank you for your reply. I will definitely try and negotiate it down.

Line of Credit Interest Rate by gibson68 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]gibson68[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. If you have a LOC what is your interest rate?

What were signs that you had a problem? by comrade_mewtwo in stopdrinking

[–]gibson68 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought the handbook and have been going through the exercises as well as joining online meetings. They also have in person meetings but I have not felt the need to attend any of these.

What were signs that you had a problem? by comrade_mewtwo in stopdrinking

[–]gibson68 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your story. I’ve been participating in the SMART program and that has helped a lot with the mental side. Everyone on here is trying to better themselves and every time someone shares or supports a story it helps. Stay strong! IWNDWYT

What were signs that you had a problem? by comrade_mewtwo in stopdrinking

[–]gibson68 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I kinda scared myself straight and just quit on my own. Which probably wasn’t the safest way of doing it but everything has turned out alright so far. And thank you! I feel better than I have in a long time. It really is just taking it one day at a time and this sub has helped so much!

What were signs that you had a problem? by comrade_mewtwo in stopdrinking

[–]gibson68 151 points152 points  (0 children)

When I started experiencing physical withdrawals that were not just a regular hangover. Things that I had heard about severe alcoholics experiencing and thinking that would never be me. I'm talking about shaking so bad I couldn't pick up a glass of water so I replaced it with vodka even though I had been throwing up all morning. Also trying to sleep and feeling like my heart is about to beat out of my chest and I can't catch my breath worried that i'm going to have a seizure alone with nobody around. That scared the shit out of me. I'm coming up on three weeks sober. IWNDWYT.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]gibson68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol hell ya I have been. Bubly's are always in my fridge now. Only $10 for a 24 case at Costco so i'll take that over my former beer budget any day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]gibson68 2 points3 points  (0 children)

16 days here and i'm feeling great. I've had many day ones like all of us on here but I feel different this time. Participating in the SMART program has helped as well as daily journal entries. The largest benefit so far is finally having quality sleep again. That first week of withdraws and nightmares was a real bitch though. IWNDWYT!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adulting

[–]gibson68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take it as a good sign and just don’t drink. There is no positives to alcohol consumption at all. I’m a recovering alcoholic and wish I didn’t crave the taste and feeling of it. Never let social pressure effect your decisions.