u/Excellent-Ear9433

I’m an NP… was asked to meet a friend of a friend for coffee to network…because… as you know… people get confused and my friend thought this person was going to nursing school.
So this person is 59, 0 healthcare experience and has somehow decided that being around 60 would be a good time to start PA school. Like gave up their corporate job to go all in. (Not accepted yet)
I was… just a bit stunned and couldn’t think of anything positive to say to this person. Really.. this seems a bit odd. I was in this awkward situation where I suggested perhaps they get some hands on experience first… but also not really wanting to invite them into my clinic to observe.
My general sense is that MOST PA students come in with a fair amount of medical experience (EMT, RN).. especially if they are a “mature” student. I didn’t want to sound ageist.. but even in my 50’s I’m ready to admit I’m just not as quick to learn new hand skills… especially if all this is new.
Anyway… am I crazy, or is this person? (They haven’t even started applying yet… so I could just let it go… but this person seems to be wanting my help with this)

I’d like to find a stylist for my daughter. She’s in college but will be doing summer internships… considering law school vs stem academia. She is petite sized so is not a standard fit.

I think she has great style for going out (tbh I’ve been told I do to) but since I wear scrubs to work… my office taste is lacking, although I did work with a stylist for conference wear and 15 years out I’m still wearing these clothes.

As we are solidly UMC we can afford decent clothes …would prefer not to waste money on fast fashion.. but also very high end is not realistic.

Any recs? I’ve heard the department store shoppers are not so great.