As I read Amy Jastrzebski’s recent guest column about specialty nursing shortages (“NJ oncology nurse: ‘We’re gambling with people’s lives’ ”),I felt empathy as well as outrage. Being an oncology nurse for over 30 years, the last 20 years as an advanced practice nurse, I understand Jastrzebski’s perspective on a personal level. Direct patient care is an incredibly rewarding career, especially in the care of oncology patients. The continuity, the relationship formed with patients and care givers is unlike any other.It is a privilege to be part of a team who provide care for patients and their l…