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.
How Long is a Cold Contagious? Colds are most contagious 2 to 4 days after your symptoms first develop. However, the virus can live in your body and spread to others for up to three weeks. That's right, you could spread your cold virus germs even after you feel better. Most cold last for about a week but it's possible to spread the virus long after that.