Nursing Epistemologies From the South

This study explores the lived experiences of Nurses in Latin America through Enrique Dussel's phenomenology of liberation. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, data were collected in 2 phases through in-depth interviews and reflective diaries. Findings reveal themes of resistance, corrupted care, autonomy, and Cuidado as a liberating praxis. Nurses navigate systemic oppression with resilience, drawing strength from community ties and ethical commitment. The study concludes that Nursing in Abya Yala is not only a practice of care but also a political and emancipatory act, contributing to the decolonization of disciplinary knowledge and the redefinition of Nursing in the region.