This epispode describes the beginnings of the discovery of the microbial world.

Choices are to be made in terms of slide background, background colors, font colors, font sizes, animations and other aspects of PPT.

A good contrast and with less animations is mostly what is needed, unless for the purpose of the talk itself one needs more animations and slide transitions tools.

Example slides for transitioning from one slide to another in order to make it a story are also provided. 

Example talks are given in the next 2 episodes.

It is said that during a presentation, the attention span of the audience is only 15-20 minutes. Thus, one has to captivate their attention from the very beginning to the very end.. Being on time and ending on time shows one values the time of their audience.. Confidence is key to a smooth presentation. Preparation is part of the confidence. Not being nervous but rather confident in the subject matter will also give confidence in public speaking.

Preparation is key to any PPT. Rehearsals, if you are able and comfortable with, is also important. At first, no need to time it, but then, timed rehearsals are also needed when required with time constraints.

The Topic of choice whatever subject  needs to be of interest and relevant to the audience.

Delivery: Make it a story with a take-home message.

Content: Be thorough, specific, deliberate, explain what is on the slides, do not assume everyone knows it..

Whether it is for work or study, for business or public speeches, PowerPoint Presentations have become a mans of communication like none other. This episodes describes what one will be needing in terms of software, as well as purpose of the episode. The author's achievements in Presentations   that qualifies her uniquely to making these episodes are listed. Thoroughness, preparation and clarity are key to success in PowerPoint presentations.

Several scenarios are given in this episode to highlight different aspects of hospital settings and procedures that can be changed hopefully for the wholesome recovery of the patient, by making a request.

Requests can be made to doctors, nurses, nurse managers and other medical staff. These may or may not be granted, of course. However, at least a communication channel is formed and the course of action can be changed for the good f the patient.

In this episode, topics such as intuition, which is an inherent quality  of a person, cooperation from the patient towards the treatment plan, and communication with the hospital staff are discussed.

Although nothing constraining, the term alertness was associated with Certified Nursing Aides (CNAs), attentiveness to social workers and watchfulness to hospital environment. This episodes provides examples of when each type of hospital staff member can be approached when needed and when the hospital environment itself if of a concern, should be addressed.