Ellen P. Tappero Dnp Rn Nnp-Bc
About the Author
Ellen P. Tappero, DNP, RN, NNP-BC, is a distinguished neonatal nurse practitioner and educator with over three decades of clinical and academic experience in newborn care. Holding a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, she has dedicated her career to advancing the skills of healthcare professionals in the delicate art of physical assessment for newborns. As co-author of the seminal textbook Physical Assessment of the Newborn, Sixth Edition: A Comprehensive Approach to the Art of Physical Examination, and its Revised 25th Anniversary Edition, Dr. Tappero has provided invaluable resources that blend evidence-based practice with hands-on techniques. Her work emphasizes comprehensive, compassionate evaluation methods that support early detection and intervention in neonatal health, influencing generations of nurses and physicians worldwide. Beyond the bedside, she continues to lecture and mentor, fostering excellence in pediatric nursing.
