Application question

As someone trying to do an ABSN and be a second career nurse, what am I writing in my “why do I want to do nursing”

I’m in my 30’s so I’m less of a lazy college student now and understand how to study and manage my time now. I assume I just write that in a different way and explain my life and experiences in a positive light.

I also have some prior arrests, no conviction or anything. Just misdemeanors for drugs. Had to go to court for one a decade ago and got I think like light probation? I don’t really remember. I just assume I should be honest about that right since they’ll background check anyway?