Transferring from Texas 4 year uni to out of state community college?

I am currently at UNT but have changed my major to nursing in which UNT does not offer. I have decided I would like to move to Cali where my grandparents are for school but I also have cousins I can live with depending on the schools I get accepted to. So far, I have taken interest in CSU Long Beach, National University and American University of Health and Sciences. I believe some of these colleges require a minimum of 60 hours before April/June. I currently have 22, enrolled with 15 this semester and will take another 15 next semester however that would still leave me short.
My uncle suggested that I go to a community college for a year or so, maybe get considered an in state resident and go from there? Can I transfer as a sophomore to a CC? I’m thinking about getting an associate’s in Nursing and if I want to do more school, transfer to a uni… Opinions? Advice? TIA.