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:
School steps planned to stop muddy bank scrambles
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says it wants to install a flight of steps at a school to stop youngsters slipping on a steep bank.
Garff by-election tomorrow
Residents in Lonan will be going to the polls tomorrow.
Donation appeal as horse charity saddled with £10,000 bill
An Island charity is appealing for urgent donations as it faces a £10,000 bill.
Firefighters issue TT wildfire warning as hot, dry weather approaches
The Island's Fire & Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning for the TT period with warm, dry weather expected.
New TT 2026 coin will immortalise Sarah's Cottage
The Island is getting a new £2 coin celebrating a TT landmark!
Evening closure for Mountain Road TT work
The Mountain Road will close again later as TT preparations continue.
MNH opens new Castletown shop and offices
Manx National Heritage has opened a new outlet in Castletown.
Manx Care to ask for another £21 million this year
Health Minister Claire Christian will ask Tynwald to back giving Manx Care another £20.8 million to fund healthcare this year.
