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Council of International Neonatal Nurses

COINN is the only international organization for neonatal nurses, established in 2005. Our specialty is relatively rare but important to newborns.

COINN is dynamic ever changing to meet the needs of neonatal nurses, neonates and their families. COINN officially incorporated in 2005 to act as the voice for international neonatal nursing and care. It is not an individual membership driven organization but rather a group that assists in working on global heath policy, advocacy, building capacity, and developing regional networks throughout the world, for nurses who specialize in the care of newborn infants and their families. Some of the nursing associations have become members of COINN thus giving their members access to COINN for education, practice, or research. This page is about sharing stories about neonatal nursing care, education, and research and building community.

12/04/2025

📢 Only 10 days left to submit your abstract for COINN 2026

Be part of the global conversation on neonatal care at the 12th International COINN Conference in Darwin, Australia, between the 25–28 August 2026, under the theme: Transforming Neonatal Care: Innovate, Influence, Inspire

Abstract submissions close Monday, 15 December 2025.

Submit here:
https://abercrombie.eventsair.com/PresentationPortal/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FPresentationPortal%2Fcoinn-2026%2Fabstracts

11/17/2025

World Prematurity Day | 17 November 💜🌍

Today, COINN stands with the global community in raising awareness of the challenges faced by preterm babies and their families.

With 15 million babies born preterm each year, neonatal nurses play a vital role in improving survival, providing compassionate care, and supporting families through some of their most difficult moments.

On this World Prematurity Day, COINN reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the neonatal nursing workforce, advancing education and training, and improving outcomes for every small and sick newborn.

11/16/2025

COINN Darwin 2026 | 25–28 August In collaboration with

SUBMIT YOUR WORK!
Showcase your story of transforming neonatal care on the global stage.

Whether your work involves research, innovation, education, or clinical practice, we invite you to share it with the international neonatal community.

👉 Swipe right and scan the QR code to submit your abstract.

11/11/2025

Honouring Remembrance Day and Veterans Day

On this Remembrance Day and Veterans Day, the Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) pauses to honour all those who have served and sacrificed in the pursuit of peace, freedom, and humanity.

We remember the nurses, health professionals, and countless others who, through times of conflict and crisis, have provided care, comfort, and compassion to those in need, often in the most challenging of circumstances.

As we reflect today, let us renew our shared commitment to compassion, service, and global cooperation — values that unite us as neonatal nurses and as a global community dedicated to the care of the most vulnerable.

11/11/2025

Join COINN President Dr. Karen Walker as she moderates the IPA World Prematurity Day Webinar:
“Surfactant: Addressing the Unmet Life-Saving Potential in Low-Resource Settings (LRS)”

🗓 17 November 2025
🕒 2:00–3:00 PM GMT

Featuring speakers:
• Dr. Osayame Ekhaguere
• Dr. Nayarit Mohamed

This important session, hosted by the International Pediatric Association (IPA), will explore how access to surfactant therapy can save newborn lives in low-resource settings.

🔗 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HJoVOJOoQUC-60PTvyweLw #/registration

11/07/2025

🌏 Join us in Darwin for COINN 2026! with

We are thrilled to invite you to Darwin, Australia, August 25–28, 2026! 🇦🇺

In partnership with the Australian College of Neonatal Nurses, we’ll be hosting an inspiring global gathering of neonatal professionals. Connect with friends and colleagues from around the world, share knowledge, and experience the beauty of the Australian outback.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Australia. See you in Darwin! 💛

10/30/2025

Open Access Publication: The Community of Neonatal Nursing Practice (CoNP)

Our article in the Journal of Neonatal Nursing highlights the impact of the Community of Neonatal Nursing Practice (CoNP) on advancing neonatal nursing education, collaboration, and professional recognition globally.

Key points:
• Reached 158 countries and trained 332 participants
• Developed 12 modules, preceptor training, and a competency framework
• Collaboration with ministries and councils led to national recognition in Nigeria
• Strengthened or created neonatal nursing associations in Zambia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda

Read the open-access article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1355184125001310

10/25/2025

COINN Collaborates with jENS 2025 – Belgrade, Serbia

The Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) is proud to collaborate with the 6th Congress of Joint European Neonatal Societies (jENS 2025), taking place 21–25 October 2025 in Belgrade, Serbia.

Under the theme “From Evidence-based Research to Scientific Innovations: The Future of Neonatology starts here,” this premier international congress brings together leading neonatal experts, researchers, and clinicians from around the world to advance science, innovation, and practice in neonatal care.

Representing COINN at :
    •    Dr. Carole Kenner, Chief Executive Officer
    •    Dr. Marina Boykova, Non-Executive Director
    •    Dr. Marsha Campbell-Yeo, Head of the Research & Innovation Committee and Non-Executive Director

COINN is honoured to contribute to this important collaboration, strengthening the voice of neonatal nurses globally and supporting evidence-based innovations that improve outcomes for newborns and their families.

Learn more about the congress: https://www.mcascientificevents.eu/jens/

10/23/2025

OUT NOW! October 2025 edition of The Journal of Neonatal Nursing

Published by the Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN)

In this issue:

• Save the Date – COINN 2026 International Conference, Darwin, Australia
• A major milestone in neonatal education: Japan’s national certification course relaunched, led by COINN Board Member Dr. Miki Konishi
• COINN Board Member Dr. Shela Hirani receives two prestigious international awards for her work in maternal and child health
• Reflections on International Neonatal Nurses Day and a global call to action ahead of World Prematurity Day 2025

Read the full issue: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1355184125000961

We invite you to read, share, and celebrate the ongoing global advances in neonatal care and nursing leadership.

10/21/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Shela Hirani!

COINN is proud to celebrate the induction of our esteemed Board Member and Non-Executive Director, Dr. Shela Hirani, as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) – one of the highest honors in the nursing profession.

This prestigious recognition reflects Dr. Hirani’s outstanding global contributions to neonatal, maternal, and child health, and her unwavering advocacy for vulnerable populations.

It was also wonderful to see fellow COINN Board Member and Non-Executive Director, Dr. Wakako Eklund, in attendance to celebrate this special achievement.

We are honored to have Dr. Hirani’s leadership and vision guiding COINN’s mission to advance neonatal nursing worldwide.

10/20/2025

Happy Diwali to our incredible global neonatal nursing community!

On this Festival of Lights, we celebrate the hope, care, and strength neonatal nurses bring to newborns and families every single day.

Just as Diwali symbolises light overcoming darkness, neonatal nurses light the way for our tiniest patients, bringing healing and comfort during life’s most vulnerable moments.

To all who celebrate, COINN wishes you peace, prosperity, and the warmth of Diwali.

Thank you for the light you shine.

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