Merrick Jackson, FNP-C, as a nurse practitioner for a new clinic. Jackson will oversee the conservative spine care clinic which helps the patient to meet or maintain optimum level of functioning using nonsurgical treatment measures. “With Merrick’s nursing experience, she offers a wealth of orthopedic spine knowledge to our patients. Merrick is a great addition to our spine team, as we continue to provide excellent orthopedic spine care to the patients of South Mississippi,” said Stephanie McCrary, Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, PA’s chief executive officer. Jackson, a native of Meridian, received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi. She has worked in various nursing roles throughout the years. She worked as a nurse in Southern Bone & Joint’s Southern Surgery Center as she studied to be a nurse practitioner. She graduated with a master of science degree in nursing from the University of Southern Mississippi. Jackson is a member of the Mississippi Association of Nurse Practitioners.