Tappero, Ellen P., R.N.

About the Author

Ellen P. Tappero, R.N., is a seasoned neonatal nurse with over three decades of clinical experience in newborn care and assessment. Holding a nursing degree and advanced certifications in neonatal intensive care, she has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between medical precision and compassionate practice. As an educator and author, Tappero empowers healthcare professionals with practical knowledge to enhance newborn evaluations and outcomes. Her expertise shines in her seminal work, Physical Assessment of the Newborn: A Comprehensive Approach to the Art of Physical Examination, which has become an essential resource for nurses and clinicians worldwide, blending evidence-based techniques with the intuitive art of examination to support the delicate needs of infants from birth.