October Edition Out Now – The Journal of Neonatal Nursing (COINN)
We’re excited to share the October 2025 edition of The Journal of Neonatal Nursing, brought to you by the Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN). In this issue, we spotlight major global initiatives, upcoming events, and inspiring achievements from our international community.
Save the Date: COINN 2026 International Conference – Darwin, Australia
Mark your calendars! The 11th International COINN Conference will be held in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, from 25–28 August 2026.
Theme: Transforming Neonatal Care: Innovate, Influence, Inspire
Venue: Darwin Convention Centre
An opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the progress in neonatal care around the world.
Advancing Neonatal Education in Japan
his issue features the development of a National Neonatal Certification Course in Japan, an important step toward standardised neonatal nursing practice.
Led by:
Dr. Miki Konishi, PhD, RN (COINN Board Member, Japan)
Dr. Wakako M. Eklund, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN (COINN Board Member, USA)
Their collaborative work aims to elevate the quality and consistency of neonatal care and education in Japan.
Honouring Achievement – Dr. Shela Hirani
We proudly celebrate Dr. Shela Hirani, COINN Board Member and Regional Director (Eastern Mediterranean), for receiving:
• The 2025 Dr. Garth Pickard Award for Post-Secondary Excellence in Education for Sustainable Development
• RCE Saskatchewan Education for Sustainable Development Recognition Award
Her Breastfeeding Advocacy Research Hub has reached over 200,000 mothers worldwide and empowered more than 5,000 professionals, furthering the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
International Neonatal Nurses Day & World Prematurity Day
COINN marked International Neonatal Nurses Day (INND) on August 15, celebrating in Lusaka, Zambia—exactly 20 years after COINN’s founding.
Looking ahead to World Prematurity Day (November 17), we honor the 1 in 10 babies born prematurely and the families and clinicians who walk with them through one of life’s most delicate journeys.
The Japan neonatal certification course really stood out to me since standardized training can make such a difference in patient outcomes. I also found the colony flow mentioned in the newsletter helpful when looking into the Darwin conference dates.
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Números Calientes Y Fríos siempre ofrece contenido interesante para quienes disfrutan analizando tendencias y datos. Me gustó mucho esta publicación por compartir una historia inspiradora de superación y esperanza. Gracias por difundir experiencias que motivan a valorar la perseverancia y el apoyo en los momentos más difíciles.
Congrats on the new issue and the exciting COINN 2026 conference in Darwin! It’ll be awesome to have a handy interval timer to keep workshops and presentations running smoothly. Looking forward to reading more and attending next year.
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