Welcome to Thai Nurse USA

Founded and developed by Prawnapa Niemeyer (Prawaa), Nopparat Solumpa (Noppi) and Eakkawit Wetcha (Ta).

Thai Nurse USA was created to help Thai nurses work through the difficult and complicated pathway to becoming nurses living and working in the United States.

Thai Nurse USA’s mission is to provide a clear pathway for Thai nurses to live and work in the United States

Our Team

Prawnapa Niemeyer

MSN, RN, PCCN

Prawnapa “Prawaa” Niemeyer RN, was born in Maha Sarakham City in Thailand in March 1986. She obtained her Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) degree from Mahasarakham University in 2008 and earned Master degree in Nursing (MSN) in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing from Burapha University in 2016.

She has been working as a Professional Nurse since 2008 and has worked in different areas including Critical care, Medical & Surgical, postpartum care, pediatric as well as psychiatric units.

Her last employment in her nursing career before immigrating to the United States was in the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. The Bangkok Medical unit supports the largest Embassy in the U.S. Foreign Services in providing healthcare services to more than 2,500 adult and pediatric patients. In 2019, Prawaa was recognized by the U.S. Ambassador Chargé d'Affairesto Thailand for her outstanding nursing and patient care.

Prawaa moved full time to Maui, HI USA in December, 2019 with her husband Eddie. She works full time at Maui Memorial Hospital in the Progressive Care Unit. In 2020, Prawaa and Eddie opened Valley Isle CPR teaching Heartsaver, BLS, ACLS and PALS. After less than two years in the US, she purchased her first home. The American dream has become Prawaa’s reality. She hopes to help you achieve the same goal.

Eakkawit Wetcha

BSN, RN, PCCN, MEDSURG-BC, CPC-A

Eakkawit Wetcha (Ta) was born in Chiang Rai province in Thailand . He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Rangsit University in 2015 with first class honors.

He has been working as a registered nurse in medical-surgical field since 2015. He challenged himself working in ICU. After excelling in ICU he moved to be a nurse coordinator.

In 2018, he obtained his US nursing license. He was sponsored by US employment agency in Florida, navigated the immigration process and received his EB3 visa in December 2020.

He moved to Florida as a permanent resident in 2021 and started his career in the US as a home health nurse in Royal Palm Beach. Soon after, he transferred to Fort Walton Beach and works as a full time nurse at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center in the medical-surgical unit. Ta loves living in the United States and truly hopes his experience can benefit other Thai nurses that share the same dream.

Nopparat Solumpa

BSN, RN

Nopparat Solumpa (Noppi) was born in Roi-Et City in Thailand. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Thai Red Cross College of Nursing (AKA Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing) in 2013.

He has been working as a perioperative nurse (OR Nurse) at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross Society since 2013. He has worked in different areas of operating room including General Surgery, Urology Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, and Plastic Surgery.

After graduation, he had a dream of being a nurse in America. While still working in Bangkok, he obtained his US nursing license in 2017. He started the immigration process in 2018. After receiving his EB3 visa (Green Card), he relocated to the USA in 2020. He has been working in the operating room as a perioperative nurse at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, Georgia.

In the future, Nopparat hopes to obtain his masters-degree in nursing and work as a travel nurse. He wants to thank his family and friends for always believing in him and helping him to accomplish his goals.

Eddie Niemeyer

B.A.

Eddie graduated from Pepperdine University in 1988 with a
bachelor's degree in business administration. During the last 35
years, he has worked in a variety of businesses including
hospitality management, the golf industry and as a real estate
salesperson for the past ten years. In addition, along with his
darling wife Prawaa, has owned and operated Valley Isle CPR
teaching Heartsaver, BLS, ACLS and PALS to laymen and health-
care professionals on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Eddie is thrilled to
add his skill set to the knowledge and experience of
ThaiNurseUSA's co-founders (Prawaa, Gita and Nopi) to provide
opportunities to Thai nurses who dream to live and work in the
United States.

Our Courses

NCLEX-RN Preparation Course

*Coming Soon

NCLEX exam preparation. A comprehensive course that prepares students to successfully pass the US nursing licensing exam the first time through a series of topics including video demonstrations, quizzes, practice tests and weekly virtual meetings with actual instructors.

PTE Preparation Course

(English Competency Exam preparation)

*Coming Soon

PTE exam preparation. Provide resources to assist each student to prepare to pass the exam the first time with a focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing including weekly virtual practice sessions with live instructors.

Other Services

NCLEX-RN application for New York state board of nursing only:

- ThaiNurseUSA service fee $200

- Application fee for New York State board of nursing $143

Total $357.27 (Tax-included)

NCLEX-RN application for New York state board of nursing + CGFNS; CVS for New York State

- ThaiNurseUSA service fee $300

- Application fee for New York State board of nursing $143

- Application fee for CGFNS; CVS for New York State $425

Total $904.11 (Tax-included)

We Focus on Approach To Assist You In Reaching This Goal

International Health-Care Staffing Agencies. Providing and connecting each student with the best agency(s) that will help facilitate the transition from being a nurse in Thailand to working as a nurse in the United States.

Each agency has been thoroughly vetted to take great care of each individual providing assistance with the immigration process (USCIS, National Visa Center and US Embassy), employment search(s), living and housing expenses, assistance in obtaining car loans, etc.

IELTS exam preparation. Provide resources to assist each student to prepare to pass the exam the first time with a focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing including weekly virtual practice sessions with live instructors.

Testimonials

Event Highlights

ThaiNurseUSA Live in BANGKOK (2024)

Two-Day Event: Pursue Your American Dream

Two-day event in Bangkok, where ThaiNurseUSA collaborates with our esteemed healthcare recruitment agency to bring forth opportunities for Thai nurses to realize their American dreams.

Event Highlights:

Recruitment & Sponsorship: Our healthcare recruitment agency partners with us to recruit and sponsor Thai nurses aspiring to work in the United States.
Information Sessions: Gain insights into the process of pursuing a nursing career in the U.S. Learn about licensing requirements, visa processes, and more.
One-on-One Consultations: Personalized sessions available for aspiring nurses to address queries and discuss individual career paths.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals in the healthcare industry and explore potential career avenues.

ThaiNurseUSA & LBJ Tropical Medical Center

Collaboration to Address Nursing Shortage in U.S. Territory, American Samoa

An official press conference unveiling the collaboration between ThaiNurseUSA and LBJ Tropical Medical Center in
American Samoa, a U.S. Territory. We are proud to be the exclusive partner with the hospital in addressing the critical
nursing shortage by recruiting highly qualified Thai nurses possessing U.S. Nursing License.

Key Highlights:

Exclusive partnership aimed at addressing nursing shortage. Recruitment of Thai nurses with U.S. Nursing License and
required qualifications. Over 30 nurses are already placed in American Samoa.