He earned his Doctor of Nursing Science degree from the University of Washington in 1987 and completed a National Cancer Institute post-doctorate fellowship in psychosocial oncology. Haberman has served in the United States Army Reserve and retired in 1995 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. I believe the ICNE faculty has the potential to play a leading role in health care research in Spokane and the region and to contribute significantly to the research mission of Washington State University. I am delighted that Dr. Haberman has accepted the position of associate dean for research in the College of Nursing.
Research is essential to continue the development of the scientific foundations of nursing practice.
Our faculty have participated in various research efforts in the past, but this appointment marks the beginning of a new era of increased emphasis on research.