The Department of Health and Social Care pays £63,000 to train a nurse - but doesn't require them to stay on the Island to work afterwards.
In Tynwald this week, DHSC Minister Lawrie Hooper faced questions about training costs.
He revealed a nursing course on the Island through the University of Chester costs £21,000 a year, with courses lasting three years.
And he added all trainees live on the Island:
Several sailings cancelled today
The Steam Packet says several sailings have been cancelled because of bad weather today.
Hundreds of artworks available to see online for first time
More than 300 artworks from a major Manx collection can now be seen online for the first time.
Government cybersecurity centre warning of bank scam
If you've had an unexpected phone call from your bank about fraudulent transactions, be wary!
Nearly £265k paid to install broadband cables
The Department for Enterprise paid Manx Telecom almost £265,000 to install underground fibre cables last year.
Tynwald to hear report on possible tourist tax
A report on a potential tourist tax will go before Tynwald later this month.
From Pisa to Peel: cyclist plans 1,250 mile charity ride
A local cyclist plans to ride over 1,250 miles from Pisa to Peel to raise money for a blindness charity.
The Furys are back on Netflix this weekend
The Island's most famous newcomers are back on TV this weekend.
Key road closed again this weekend
Manx Utilities says work on its wastewater network means part of the Old Castletown Road is closed this weekend.
