An Associate RN, or registered nurse, is one who has achieved an Associate's Degree in nursing and works in patient care and education. Associate RNs also assist in patient care evaluations and discharge planning once patients are ready to return home.
The common cold contagious period may begin two to three days before symptoms appear and lasts about two weeks. As explained in this eMedTV article, the peak of the common cold contagious period usually occurs between day 2 and day 4 of the cold.
Quick Answer. Mayo Clinic states that a common cold typically lasts one to two weeks. A cold is most contagious during the first two to three days after symptoms first appear and is generally only contagious during the first week, according to MedlinePlus. Continue Reading.