Reimbursement for LPN's HH

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I have been fortunate enough to be doing "ride alongs" with some great RN's during my orientation (which I am still in). I know how they get reimbursed etc...they keep track of their odometer reading and maybe keep their gas stubs. Of course, they are salaried and I am hourly. What I am not clear on is how LPN's get reimbursed (for gas mileage, wear/tear on car, phone calls, etc...) d I will be talking to my super but would like to know how other LPN's handle this situation. Also, during orientation, I believe I just paid a straight 8 hours even if the RN ends her day at 1:00. ??

Any thoughts on this subject would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Maya:redbeathe

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Ask your supervisor. You will probably turn in a mileage sheet just like the RNs do.

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Yes, you are right. I will be turning in a mileage sheet with the times at each location, the miles etc... But I have also invested time in shopping for and purchasing a GPS, buying $1000 snow tires, printer, paper, ink and other expenses for this job. There is a lot of time that is invested on my "time off". So, my question really has to do with reimbursement for all the expenses beyond mileage. As a private contractor for 30 years, I knew how to handle this but now I am an employee. As an employee, can any of you LPN's tell me how you handle this or do you suggest I go to my accountant? Thanks!

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I buy stuff all the time for the job and just eat the expenses because I don't have enough itemized deductions to be able to deduct this stuff as a business expense. At the very least, I buy large and small envelopes and postage to mail in my nursing notes and the MARS/TARS. I bought a car with factory GPS and use it primarily, almost exclusively for the job. I wouldn't buy a car now without factory GPS, whether or not I am working in hh.

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I don't know...seems like a lot of extra expense. I've been buying a lot of electronics...cell phone bluetooth. Nurses are on the phone way too much, calling or answering people while they are driving. I've bought chargers for my laptop, gps, cell. I have a gps built in my car that is due for a new cd ($200) that I like but you need to pull over (stop the car) to put an address or check the area so it's just not nurse friendly! So that's why I bought a portable one. I'll talk to my super today. So far, I'm not complaining but I don't need all this extra stuff. Infact, I hate all the cords etc...!!! Oh well. I like the job so far, except for all this "stuff". Have a good day! I'm heading out into the cold and snow!!

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