Thanks to wandalynn! That youtube video was really helpful. I turned on my Nook and tried it while watching the video and it worked like a charm!
Why didn't the B&N guy just explain it that way!? He would swipe and it would work and I would imitate and nothing.
That video cleared it up. Now I have another reason to love my Nook!

Thank you to geertm as well. You are right, I only need a light touch.