A traveling nurse is taking a temporary assignment out of state. Which of the following information should the nurse identify is the purpose of the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)?

A. A bureaucratic leader strictly enforces rules and procedures to maintain compliance and ensure consistency within the organization. This leadership style emphasizes adherence to established policies, regulations, and guidelines. Bureaucratic leaders often focus on following protocols and standard operating procedures, ensuring that every task is completed according to set rules.
B. A laissez-faire leader adopts a hands-off approach, allowing team members to make decisions and manage their own work with minimal interference. This style provides autonomy to team members and does not emphasize strict rule enforcement or close supervision.
C. A situational leader adapts their leadership style based on the needs of the team and the specific circumstances they face. This approach is flexible and responsive, adjusting leadership methods to the situation at hand. While situational leaders may enforce rules when necessary, their primary focus is on adapting their style to fit the context and the needs of the team rather than strictly enforcing rules.
D. A transformational leader focuses on inspiring and motivating team members to achieve their best and to embrace change and innovation. This style is characterized by a focus on vision, inspiration, and fostering a positive work environment.

A. A researcher focuses on conducting studies, gathering data, and contributing to the evidence base in healthcare. While researchers play a crucial role in advancing knowledge and improving practices, this role does not primarily involve organizing or coordinating the efforts of interprofessional team members for client care.
B. A care coordinator is responsible for organizing and managing the various aspects of a client's care across different healthcare professionals and services. This role involves ensuring that all team members work together efficiently to address the client’s needs, managing transitions of care, and facilitating communication among team members. In this context, the nurse who is organizing interprofessional team members to meet the needs of a client is performing the role of a care coordinator.
C. A counselor provides support, guidance, and therapeutic interventions to clients and their families. This role involves helping clients cope with emotional, psychological, or social issues. While important in client care, it is not primarily focused on organizing and coordinating the contributions of different professionals.
D. An educator is responsible for teaching clients, families, or healthcare staff about various aspects of health, illness, and care management. This role involves providing information and instruction but does not specifically include the task of organizing and coordinating the efforts of an interprofessional team.