Credits: (3) Instructional Method: Three hours clinical. Prerequisites:NURS 710, NURS 712, NURS 713, NURS 716 and concurrent with NURS 740; or permission of faculty. Clinical course for NURS 740: Adult- Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist: Patient/Client Sphere of Influence. Focuses on the patient/client relationship with an emphasis on health promotion, protection and holistic care of adults and older adults in diverse settings.