Margaret Newman's theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness was applied to a case scenario. The theory posits that health is an ever-evolving pattern of the whole and that through increased awareness individuals can reach higher levels of consciousness to deal with problems. In the scenario, a patient was able to expand her consciousness to better understand and cope with her chronic illness. Applying Newman's theory to nursing practice can help patients achieve higher-level functioning and awareness of their full human potential. While the theory provides a holistic view of health, it may be difficult to measure changes in consciousness.