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.
So they can pass the virus on before they know they have it. People with colds are most contagious 2 to 4 days after symptoms show up. But a cold can be catchy for as long as 2 weeks. Thatâs a good reason to wash your hands often during cold and flu season, not just when youâre around someone who looks or sounds sick.