Do you think that PA actually gives a hoot if there is a shortage of nurses? I'm currently in a PA hospital as a traveler, and it is the worst assignment I've ever had. This facility has had the state in at least 3 times in the past year and STILL they CHOOSE to understaff. The 'staff' nurses seem to be afraid that WE actually WANT their jobs. They don't complain about the shortage, they don't seem to realize that it COULD be better. I wasn't able to read the entire article but this I can say, I doubt that I'll ever work in another PA hospital again unless the money is REALLY big, and even THEN I'd think twice....