Applying for MSN- HELP :(

So, I'm applying to a graduate program to get my MSN in Nursing Education. I've uploaded my resume, acquired all my letters of recommendation... the only thing weighing me down is this personal statement piece, which is supposed to include career goals and future plans of employment. I'm usually a decent writer, but I think it's the weight of applying to grad school and nerves that's making this piece a bear for me. I know this draft is really rough, but I would love some feedback. There aren't requirement listed for length or formatting, and I don't know anyone applying or in grad school so I'm really going in blind here (AKA I MLA format it, RIGHT?! ugh). Any advice would be well appreciated :)

I remember being a young girl, holding up my Children's Encyclopedia to my empty classroom” so that my pretend students could see the pictures. I also remember cooking in my kitchen pretending that my mother was my student. I've always had a life-long passion for teaching. At the same time, I've always wanted to work in the medical field and had a strong desire to care for others. It was a tough decision deciding my undergraduate major, but I'm extremely happy to be in the field that I am now- nursing. At this stage of my career, I'm excited to have the opportunity to merge my two dreams and become a nurse educator.

One of my favorite things I get to do on a daily basis is patient education. During my shift, I print off facility-approved education materials and take the extra time and highlight specific areas that pertain to my patient. I sit with my patient's before my shift ends and go over some of the material and try my best to answer their questions. I love the fact that I have the opportunity to impact my patient's life on a grand scale; The information I teach them could improve their health, increase their well-being, and could possible prevent a readmission.

There are a variety of avenues one can venture into after obtaining a nurse educator degree. After earning my Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, I received my first professional nursing position at _____ Hospital. Once accepted to this facility, new nurses partook in a residency program. A group of nurse educators reinforced some of the basics taught in school through simulations and classroom settings. We went over what to do in a code setting and spent time going through core interventions for different disease processes. I was extremely inspired by my educators and I whole-heartedly believe that this program and the experience I had gave me confidence and shaped me to be the nurse I am today. Being an educator in a hospital setting where I can further enhance and share my knowledge with young, nervous nurses and give them the confidence and skillset needed to begin their careers is what I look forward to achieving after obtaining my master's degree.

When I reflect on where I want to be in twenty years, I see myself in a classroom setting. I would love to be at an institution where I could educate young minds during their undergraduate coursework. Performing research and staying current in best practices, all while formulating lesson plans and serving as a role model to the next generation of nurses is my ultimate career goal.

As a floor nurse working in the float pool, I'm constantly in a different environment, often in an intensive care setting. It's important to use sound nursing judgment, as well as evidence-based practice; These are the skills given to me by the University of ____. Having an exceptional nurse educator can enhance the experience you have post-graduation. I want to strive to be that professor that enhances a student's experience and prepare a student with the knowledge and skills they need to be a prepared nurse.

I understand that obtaining a graduate degree will be rigorous and tough, especially while working full-time as a floor nurse. However, after graduating nursing school from the University of ____ with honors, I am up for the challenge. I consider myself to be a life-long learner. Working in the ever-changing healthcare field, I feel like this is an advantage for me. I like to set standards and goals for myself, and I know that obtaining my Master's of Nursing Degree in Nursing Education at the University of ___ will be my ultimate achievement yet.